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Thursday, August 14, 2014

How Medical Tourism Affects Asian Countries

Medical tourism is a growing industry in many
Asian countries today including Thailand, India, Malaysia and Singapore.
Foreign patients from all over the world travel to Asia to get top-notch
medical treatment in affordable tourism packages. Most patients that visit Asia
are from Canada, England other European countries and the States. Among the
treatments offered in Asian medical tourism are cardio surgery, major transplants,
cosmetic surgeries, joint, knee and hip replacement, reproductive services, and
the latest stem cell treatment.

Medical tourism also fuels workforce for many
locals.Employment rate went down as people land to numerous jobs including cab
services, hotels, restaurants and beach resorts accommodation attendants. Some
of them are found as tour guides, medical assistants, spa and massage
practitioners. Most important of all, a huge part of existing healthcare workersare
able to keep their jobs.